Friday, August 28, 2009

I just love it when a project turns out as well as you hoped! I decided to make a gift for my daughter to give to one of her close friends on her birthday. I must say that I really enjoyed sewing this skirt! The pattern is called Snowflake Skirt by Butterfly Kisses. It was so easy to follow and was quick to make. Best of all, I used fabric from my stash! Wahoo, I really do use my fabric :) This pattern is a must have for your collection! (For all of our out-of-State customers, I will add this to the website as soon as possible!)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

New embroidery designs by FRONT STREET DESIGNS! The most fun Halloween and Christmas designs you are sure to want to stitch! We have fabric packs and patterns ready to go so stop in and see what's in store from this great new designer!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Congratulations GAMILAUR you are the winner of the hand-made card and fat quarter bundle! Email me at pinendl@aol.com with your name and address along with whether you would like your gift mailed or if you would like to pick it up in the store.

Thank you everyone for your comments this week, it has been a lot of fun and we will definitely do this again soon.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

I am in love with the hand-made cards that we recently started carrying. Each one is so unique. One series of cards look like aprons, who can resist that? I love the artwork on the old patterns (old is obvious by the 35 cent price). Don't these ladies just look fresh and happy. You'll be happy too if you are the winner of today's giveaway, this unique card and a coordinating envelope plus a bundle of fat quarters. Remember, post a comment by 8am tomorrow for your chance to win!

Congratulations FUNKY KIM, you are the lucky winner of the fabulous Flower Sugar fat quarter bundle. Email me with your name and address as well as whether you would like to pick your gift up at the store or have us mail it to you.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Today's giveaway is a bundle of 5 fat quarters from the Lecian line Flower Sugar (polka dot's shown here).

Okay, so I am obsessed with fabric. I like to look at it, I like to touch and even caress it, I love to hold it, and well you get the idea. So to choose my "favorite thing" is nearly impossible. I cannot choose just one thing, that would be like choosing between my own children for the "favorite child"! So I have to say that every new fabric line that comes through the door is my "favorite thing," at least until the next day, when even more fabric comes! But, for the last several days there have been a few fabrics that continue to call to me, "Holly, you need to buy me! You need to make something with me!" They are sending very strong messages :) So here is a look at a couple of them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! You also must ssee the cutest grey/blue fabric with tiny monkeys on it....to die for!

*The polka dot fabric is from the Flower Sugar line by Lecien, and the other two fabrics are from the fabric line Apples by Timeless Treasures.

Congratulations Mel! Email us at pinendl@aol.com with your name, address and phone number. Plus let us know if you would like to pick up your prize in the store or if you would like to have it sent to you.

Thank you everyone for your comments, keep checking back for more FAVORITE THINGS.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

The first day the Original Purple Gypsy Gripper came into the store, I loved it!! I bought one that first day to use at home. It makes the ruler so easy to pick up and to find on the cutting table. It also makes the ruler so much easier on my arthritic hands. I just push down, instead of having to hold my fingers in a cramped position. Also, there are no cut finger tips with the Gypsy Gripper!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

One of my favorite items is Best Press by Mary Ellen, the clear starch alternative. I do a lot of applique and this product is perfect to prepare my applique pieces. It dries clear with no powdery residue, and comes in several pleasant scents. A small spray gives a lovely, smooth finish; which is great when my applique blocks are done and I want to give them a crisp look. I also love to iron my fat quarters with a light spray of this product, because it makes the cutting more precise.

I love this product so much, that I now buy it by the gallon and use it on all my ironing at home!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Let's see, hmmmm......my favorite item. That is a hard decision for me, because I love all my notions! The newest thing we have in the store is a 2 1/2" x 18 1/2" non-slip Creative Grid ruler. I love smaller rulers like this one, because they are so easy to grab and not as cumbersome (big word) to use. It is also good to replace your rulers once in a while to make sure you have sharp edges. Sometimes I cut a little shaving off the edges when I am cutting - purely accidental (ha, ha!).

Monday, August 17, 2009

My favorite new item is the Autumn Cottage Frame Up kit by Pine Mountain Designs. The Spring and Summer Cottage kits were my previous favorites :) It has always been my dream to live in a cottage nestled in the woods. So I just stitch up these quick, darling cottages and "go to my happy place." Don't you want to come along too?

Thursday, August 6, 2009

We just breceived the newbe Merryfabric from Riley Blake Designs and it absolutely delicious! When it was shown we could not decide between the flannel and flat cotton so we decided on both! Can you just imagine being wrapped in this darling fabric. It truly is Merry!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Well, we have been anxiously awaiting this fabric line and it finally arrived!Gobble Gobble by Sandy Gervais for Moda. There are some absolutely beautiful pieces in this line and they will be made into some pretty incredible things. Stay tuned to see what is in store!

About Pine Needles

Husband and wife team Randy and Sandy Workman opened the doors of Pine Needles in August of 1996. It began as a small cross stitch store and is now proud to carry all the wonderful necessities for quilting, cross stitch, primitive embroidery and Russian punch needle. Many of the items we offer are by local artisans whose work appeals to shoppers and tourists alike. Our walls are brimming with the promise of projects to be done.